Posted by deirdrehbrt on October 9, 2003, at 22:47:01
In reply to Re: Living with BP, posted by karen_kay on October 9, 2003, at 19:26:35
I also have bipolar(1) disorder. I think that what I would like for support from a significant other would be:
1. That they understand that until controled by meds, my moods may vary wildly.
2. That while I am on meds, there may be changes that will require my meds be modified. During these periods, my moods may again vary wildly.
3. That I may stop taking some meds because I miss the 'high' of my mania. Please notice this and help me see that this is ultimately bad for both of us.
4. Please learn my moods so that when one comes on through my condition you will be able to recognize that and help me.
5. I may be hospitalized do to my illness. Please help me to feel as important and valuable as I did outside of the hospital. Please visit me there if I want visitors. Please send me a card, please let me know you still care.
6. Please don't let me blow off a doctor's visit.
7. Read, learn what you can about bipolar disorder. What you know can keep you from feeling afraid of what you might not have known before.
8,9,10: Please, please, please, no matter what state that I am in, let me know you love me.I really hope this helps.
Dee.
poster:deirdrehbrt
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